Peter Capaldi larks around on set as he films final scenes of Doctor Who after announcing he is quitting the sci-fi show
The veteran actor was joined by co-stars Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas in Cardiff as he gets ready to hang up his trench coat
PETER Capaldi may be getting ready to finish up his time on Doctor Who - but he looks like he's having the time of his life on set.
The star was joined by co-stars Matt Lucas and Pearl Mackie on set in Cardiff as they prepare to send off the latest regeneration of the Doctor in style.
Peter looked absolutely beaming in between takes and was seen messing around with his co-stars and sharing jokes while he wasn't filming.
Pearl, who joins the latest series of the show as the newest companion to the Time Lord, is only just settling in to her new role but already has to get ready for a new Doctor to sidekick.
News that this series would be Peter’s last broke last week after he announced that he would be leaving the show after three years.
The actor will step down at the end of the year, with his regeneration expected to be aired in the Christmas Special.
Appearing on Jo Whiley’s Radio 2 show, he announced he’d be stepping down as it was “time to move on”.
Asked when he planned to leave, Peter said: “I think Christmas 2017 I’ve just been told.
“But I’m still Doctor Who. I’ve got a lot to do – we’re doing epic stuff. I’m not done yet.”
He added: “From our brilliant crew and creative team working for the best broadcaster on the planet, to the viewers and fans whose endless creativity, generosity and inclusiveness points to a brighter future ahead. I can’t thank everyone enough. It’s been cosmic.”
The 58-year-old star became the thirteenth regeneration for the Doctor in 2013 (twelfth if you don’t include the late John Hurt’s short-lived incarnation).
Speculation immediately begun as to who will replace him as the Time Lord, and on Tuesday, the star revealed his own ideas for who should be the next Doctor.
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Speaking to , he said: “The time felt right to bow out, to let somebody else play this wonderful role and I would like Frances de la Tour to be first female doctor.”
She is best known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in classic 70s sitcom Rising Damp, and has also appeared in the Harry Potter movies as Madame Olympe.
He was supported by two other former Doctors – David Tennant and Paul McGann.
Paul told : “One character with multiple faces – time to wear a female one.”
Before adding: “Imagine Capaldi regenerating into Tilda Swinton.”
Meanwhile David Tennant back his Broadchurch co-star Olivia Colman, saying: “Olivia would clearly be a magnificent choice.”
However, following Kris Marshall unexpectedly quitting Death in Paradise earlier this week, some have speculated that Peter’s replacement has already been chosen.
Fans were quick to link the two departures and conclude that Kris, 43, would become the next doctor.
Taking to Twitter, one wrote: “Kris Marshall is definitely gonna be the next doctor who”, while another added: “Anyone else think that Kris Marshall would be pretty good as the next Doctor?”
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